History of PB's - Blanchard

Summary

The sermon traces the history and doctrinal distinctives of the Primitive Baptist Church, emphasizing its foundation on Jesus Christ and the apostles, local church assembly, and baptism by immersion as a symbol of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. It highlights the church's persecution by Roman and Catholic authorities, its rejection of infant baptism, and its commitment to worship in spirit and truth. The speaker stresses the importance of receiving the Holy Ghost and maintaining church discipline, contrasting Primitive Baptists with other Christian groups and reformers. The sermon also recounts the church's American journey and its stance on religious freedom and self-governance.